This recipe was inspired by a friend requesting a pre-workout popable snack to get her up and moving while training for a marathon on her early morning runs! It was such a hit I started making them for several other friends and clients as weekly staples too. Not only are they super tasty- think latte flavored chocolate oatmeal cookies- but they pack a healthy powerful punch! Made with all natural ingredients and added protein. If you’re not a coffee lover you could always substitute with Crio Bru, but give these little guys a chance!!
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Coffee Cocoa Buzz Balls
Servings 12 balls
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup old fashioned oats slightly broken down in the blender
- 1 cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips I use enjoy life
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder I use XR systems
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp finely ground coffee or Crio Bru
Instructions
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Combine all dry ingredients in kitchen-aid mixer bowl.
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Mix on low until ingredients are well blended.
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Add wet ingredients to blended dry ingredients.
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Mix on medium speed until a "dough" forms.
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Scrape sides of bowl with a spatula and mix again if needed.
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Remove bowl from Kitchen-aid stand.
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Using a 2-inch cookie scoop form dough into balls.
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Set balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet or storage container and refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to eat.
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Keep refrigerated up to one week, if they last that long! Enjoy!
Do you have the nutritional info (macros) for these babies?
Yes! Per ball: 6g fat 15g carbs 5g protein
Sorry for the delay! Xo
If I don’t add the chocolate chips or the coffee do you know the
Nutritional info?
I don’t have the nutritional value, but you could easily add all ingredients into My Fitness Pal for a quick count! Enjoy!
I just wanted to comment that I found this by chance and had a go…they were wonderful, and had no ill effects on my sensitive stomach. Thanks so much!
I am so happy to hear! Most of my power balls have as similar base as well and are a delicious treat! Enjoy!
Do you use instant coffee or ground up coffee beans you would normally brew?
I have always used fresh ground but instant would work too!